Lexington, Va - The Williams College Ephs (7-0) won an impressive match on Saturday, defeating top ranked Emory University (10-2) 6-3. The Ephs maintain an undefeated record this season and continue to play strong on the road, setting their sights next to Carnegie Mellon on Sunday 3/29.
In doubles play, it was senior Maria Pylypiv and freshman Julia Cancio who set the tone for the Ephs, defeating their opponent 8-4. Williams' pairing of Shin/Raventos then followed with another decisive victory at 8-1. Emory ultimately took the third match, led by Emory's Harding/Su (EU) who were able to overcome senior Rebecca Curran and junior Maya Hart (W) at a margin of 8-4 - finishing doubles with an Ephs lead at 2-1.
Williams continued to find success in singles play. Williams' Pylypiv, Raventos, Shin and Curran each topped their opponents after two sets, taking a 6-1 lead. The Eagles of Emory fought late, however, winnig the final two matches of the day thanks to efforts by freshman Bridget Harding (EU) and junior Madison Gordon. Despite Emory's late push, the Ephs were able to seal a victory at 6-3 - upsetting the top ranked Eagles.
Head coach Alison Swain commented - "I'm proud of how composed our team was today thorugh some tough outdoor conditions. Everyone trusted their game and played as a team which is what we wanted to foucus on headed into the match."
Williams will face off next against Carnegie Mellon on 3/29, looking to continue their success and conclude a stong road trip this spring in Virginia.
| Singles competition |
| 1. Pylypiv, Maria (WILLIAMS) def. Rosen, Beatrice (EUW) 6-0, 6-0 |
| 2. Raventos, Juli (WILLIAMS) def. Satterfield,Michelle (EUW) 6-2, 6-1 |
| 3. Shin, Linda (WILLIAMS) def. Su, Katarina (EUW) 7-5, 6-2 |
| 4. Curran, Rebecca (WILLIAMS) def. Goodman, Melissa (EUW) 6-4, 6-2 |
| 5. Harding, Bridget (EUW) def. Cancio, Julia (WILLIAMS) 6-2, 7-6 |
| 6. Gordon, Madison (EUW) def. Gancayco, Mia (WILLIAMS) 1-6, 6-2, 6-1 |
| Doubles competition |
| 1. Pylypiv, Maria/Cancio, Julia (WILLIAMS) def. Fuhr, Anna/Satterfield,Michelle (EUW) 8-4 |
| 2. Shin, Linda/Raventos, Juli (WILLIAMS) def. Rosen, Beatrice/Goodman, Melissa (EUW) 8-1 |
| 3. Su, Katarina/Harding, Bridget (EUW) def. Curran, Rebecca/Hart, Maya (WILLIAMS) 8-4 |
| Match Notes |
| Williams College 7-0; National ranking #3 |
| Emory University 10-2; National ranking #1 |
| Fab 5 Tournament |
| Hosted by Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia |
